The government extended by three months, until June 30,2024, the payment of food and accommodation for beneficiaries of temporary protection coming from the conflict area in Ukraine. According to an Executive press release made on Thursday, paragraphs 10 and 11 of article 1 in Emergency Order 15/2022 that stipulates granting support and humanitarian assistance by the Romanian state to foreign citizens or people in special situations, coming from the armed conflict area in Ukraine are modified. “Expenses for granting money for food and accommodation will be initially paid from the Budget reserve fund, according to order 15/2022. Later on, the budget will be aupplemented with 17,163,270 euros coming from the European Union, as part of projects presented by the Department for Emergency Situations. EU contribution is granted on condition the period of granting aid after March 31, 2024 is modified and following the approval by EC of the reviewed variant of the 2021-2027 National Program Assylum, Migration and Integration,” the press release mentions.
Romania’s star swimmer David Popovici arrived home on Sunday evening, August 3, to a hero’s welcome at Otopeni Airport after winning two gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The 20-year-old, who triumphed in both the 100m and
Romania will activate the European RESTORE mechanism for the first time to help rebuild areas hit by severe floods in Suceava and Neamț counties, minister of investments and European projects Dragoș Pîslaru announced. The mechanism, designed to provide rapid financial support in the aftermath of major natural disasters such as floods, fires, or storms, will […]
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
